China has taken its rare earths arsenal to a new level, escalating tensions in its trade war with the US by threatening to cut off supply lines for critical minerals like germanium and gallium. These elements have already been shut out of US markets due to Chinese export restrictions. With China possessing an abundance of … Read more
US President Joe Biden has been promoting a U.S.-financed train line in Angola as part of his foreign policy agenda. The 800-mile railway project, known as the Lobito Corridor, aims to transport goods and critical minerals from Angola to the port city of Lobito. The project is funded in part by the United States and … Read more
A mysterious illness with symptoms similar to the flu has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to officials. Between 67 and 143 people have died, with most cases reported in the Kwango province. The health zone is currently facing a shortage of medical supplies, which may hinder treatment. An … Read more
A deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus, also known as the “bleeding eye” virus, is spreading rapidly in Rwanda. The U.S. State Department and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning Americans against traveling to the country due to the high risk of infection. Marburg virus disease is a rare and severe viral … Read more
The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has shut down a sophisticated network of “crypto-rich” individuals who were using cryptocurrencies to launder billions of dollars for organized crime, wealthy tycoons, and even spies. The NCA discovered a complex laundromat that allowed these networks to exchange cash for cryptocurrency across Europe, the Middle East, and South America. … Read more
A recent investigation into the management and Board of Directors at Super Micro Computer, Inc. (SMCI) has confirmed that there is no evidence of misconduct, maintaining the company’s financial integrity and governance independence. The Special Committee’s recommendations, including hiring new executives such as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Compliance Officer, and General Counsel, have … Read more
The dementia epidemic has been gaining attention in recent years as America’s population ages. A new tool has been developed to gauge and track brain health, with a 0-21 point scale called the “brain care score.” According to Dr. Jonathan Rosand, co-founder of the McCance Center for Brain Health, we can substantially reduce our risk … Read more
Cuba’s power system has failed due to a shutdown at its top electricity producer, leaving the entire country without power. The Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas shut down early Wednesday morning, prompting a nationwide grid collapse. This is the latest in a series of outages that have plagued the island nation, which is already … Read more
Salesforce, a leading cloud-based software company, saw its shares surge 11% in Wednesday’s session as executives expressed confidence in the demand for its new Agentforce product. The product is designed to automate tasks and has been hailed by industry bigwigs as the future of work. According to Marc Benioff, Salesforce’s CEO, the company has signed … Read more
Nintendo has confirmed that it rejected several design concepts for the new Mario & Luigi game, including an “edgier” look that featured battle-hardened characters and dark aesthetics. According to designer Hitomi Furuta, the team was encouraged to explore a more rugged Mario character, but ultimately decided against it. The original designs showed Mario and Luigi … Read more